The United Kingdom has just become the first major economy in the world to commit to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Although the UK already had a 2050 target to reduce emissions by 80%, which was agreed upon by MPs under the Climate Change Act in 2008, that target is … [Read more...] about Britain just committed to net zero emissions by 2050
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You can toss these shoes into the compost once they’re worn out
Look down at your feet. Your shoes might seem innocuous, but they contain lots of forms of plastic, and often leather, giving them their own sizeable carbon footprint. As all companies try to limit their plastic use, shoe manufacturers are trying to design new shoes with lower … [Read more...] about You can toss these shoes into the compost once they’re worn out
New report predicts most ‘meat’ won’t come from dead animals in 2040
While the conventional meat industry is a giant economic force today, a new report from the global consultancy AT Kearney doesn’t paint a bright future for meat producers—although Mother Nature will surely be smiling at the predictions featured in this report. At the moment, … [Read more...] about New report predicts most ‘meat’ won’t come from dead animals in 2040
Radiohead gave money to Extinction Rebellion instead of paying ransom to hacker
The indie-band Radiohead got an unexpected message recently from a hacker who claimed he had stolen 18 hours' worth of unreleased music that the band recorded during the late ‘90s. The hacker demanded the band fork over $150,000, or he would release the music. Instead of … [Read more...] about Radiohead gave money to Extinction Rebellion instead of paying ransom to hacker
5 rules that will help you be better at recycling
According to a recent study, a staggering 92 percent of Americans are unsure about what waste can be recycled, and what can’t be recycled. In order to make recycling easier and more effective, governments and big businesses will have to work together to reduce the amount of trash … [Read more...] about 5 rules that will help you be better at recycling
